Great March Meeting

March Meeting Minutes

  Well, well, what a day we had. All of you who didn't make it really missed out on the show and tell. There was some amazing art and Demo's. Laurie's brought her Leprechaun figurine, Julie a bird cane to share, Nancy's under construction Mermaid, PC wine glass, necklace. Last but not least Lynne O. had new Corgi pics and PC jewelry box. I if I missed something, I apologize now)

To everyone that Demo'd today thank you. Laurie P. demo'd Faux Turquoise, as well as had completed not one but two finished necklaces.  Pattie S. showed Faux Jasper with completed Cabochon. Beth W. Demo's Faux Lapis and then Nancy W. Demo'd Faux abalone, with completed cuff bracelet.

The last three demo's where Julie E. with Faux Opal, Cheryl S. did Faux Crackle Raku, and Maggie W. wrapped up with Malachite. All accreditation were given.

 Fun was had by all. A big Thank You to Jenny for donating a new clay oven to the guild.  We love it!

   Guild business was discussed. For April, Maggie will Demo Sculpted Fairy Doors.  And May's meeting since it falls on Memorial Week has been cancelled. We will resume on the 4th Saturday of June at our regularly scheduled time. The Demo will be on Pardo Translucency. We would also like to encourage someone to volunteer for the Secretaries and Treasurer position. Maggie and I could use some help running our expanding guild. Dues are also due in June.  Laurie P. is putting a Monroe order together. So, if you are needing to order any clay or supplies for BRPCG clay day in two weeks or for the Retreat, please contact her.

Well that about wraps it up. See y'all next time.

Cheryl

March Meeting

Hi Queen City Players!
This months meeting we are asking that everyone show a type of faux gem or faux surface Technique.  So far all I can positively confirm is that the faux abalone and faux malechite have been taken. Please post back to this and let everyone know what you have chosen so we can minimize duplication.
If you are unsure what you'd like to do. Go to YouTube and search polymer clay faux techniques. There are several techniques: faux. Turquoise, slate, opal, jade, enamel, lapis lazuli, etc.  Can't wait to see what everyone comes up with.
Look forward to catching up with y'all on Saturday.
Cheryl

February 2014 meeting supply list

Hi Y'all,
Time flies when you are having snow!.  Hope everyone made it through it ok.  It's already time for our next meeting.  It was suggested at the last meeting when we were doing hearts before Valentines day that we follow the holiday theme do a leprechaun for St Patrick's Day.  And of course I said COOL.


Supply list:
Clay in Flesh color, green,  hair color (I mixed copper and orange),white, black, gold
You regular clay kit (work surface, pasta machine, blades, wipes...)
tooth picks or skewers
knitting needles and/or rubber tipped clay sculpting tools
Liquid polymer clay
medium paintbrush to use in liquid polymer
tiny paint brush for eyes and lips
aluminum foil (cheap is better)


I will be bringing molds (face, hands and feet) for anyone that is not comfortable sculpting.
I also have pre-baked eyeballs and will bring acrylic paint for eyes and lips.

Happy Valentine's Day!

 Happy Valentine's Day!

Here are my newest tiny food creations.  Meet my assorted Chocolate's and the mini versions.

Enjoy !

Cheryl

February Meeting



First character I ever made out of clay in 2006.
Cheryl Smith



Hello Everyone.  It's almost time for another meeting. Maggie will be Demo-ing a Polymer Clay Character for St. Patrick's Day. I think it is a little Leprechaun. 

I hope everyone is enjoying our little Winter Wonderland of snow in NC. Look forward to seeing everyone soon.

Cheryl

Saturday Meeting

Hi Y'all,
Our first meeting of the year is already upon us!  Hope you all had great holidays and are ready to get to some claying.  Thanks to Cheryl everyone should be receiving the blog now.  And also I hope you all have been working on your hearts for Saturday.  I have.  See you Saturday, same place, same time.

New Gadget added!

First of all I'd like to wish everyone a Happy New Year! To start this year off, I have added a New Gadget! If you go to our blogspot site look to the top right side there is now a spot you can add your email address and you will start getting any Post from our Blog sent directly to your email! YES, I finally got this done.


Also I hope everyone had a great Holiday season and is ready to start with renewed vigor a new Clay project. On that note, Maggie and me have a challenge for all of you coming to the January meeting this month. We'd like you to make a Polymer Clay Heart. It can be in any form. (Cane, sculpted, etc). We are hoping this will help everyone get their creative ideas moving in time for the Valentine's Day. Please bring you Heart to the meeting and give a brief explanation on how you designed it. I guess we will call this our first interactive Demo for the meeting. I look forward to seeing everyone and their Art creations on January 25th.

Also, I need your help, please think about what type of Polymer Clay techniques or projects you'd like to do or see Demo'd this year. So we can make our meeting fun and interactive for everyone.



Cheryl Smith